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Investigate Rape Of Two Year Old Girl, Senate Tells IGP

The Nigerian Senate has asked the Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohamed Abubakar, to investigate the alleged rape of a two-year old girl by a Police … Continue reading Investigate Rape Of Two Year Old Girl, Senate Tells IGP


The Nigerian Senate has asked the Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohamed Abubakar, to investigate the alleged rape of a two-year old girl by a Police Corporal.

While considering a motion on ‘Cruelty to Infants’ on Thursday, the lawmakers condemned the act in its entirety and asked its committee on Police Affairs to investigate the issue.

There have been records of several acts of cruelty to babies in Nigeria including kidnapping and sexual abuse. There have also been reports of babies sold as commodities.

Worried by the trend, the Senate in plenary considered a motion on an alleged rape of a two year old girl by a Police officer.

The motion, moved by Sen. Helen Esuene, led to the questioning of the status of the bills and resolutions before the Senate that could provide protection for victims of similar acts.

This is one motion that has given the lawmakers an opportunity to correct any impressions Nigerians may have had about them after the Child Marriage drama during the constitution amendment.